Strong's H3355 · Hebrew
יׇקְטָן
Yoqṭân · /yok-tawn'/
Definition
Joktan, an Arabian patriarch
KJV: Joktan.
Root / derivation: from H6994 (קָטֹן); he will be made little;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יׇקְטָן across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis3 verses
And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name was Joktan. Peleg: that is Division
Genesis 10:26And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,
Genesis 10:29And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan.
1 Chronicles3 verses
And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; because in his days the earth was divided: and his brother's name was Joktan. Peleg: that is, division
1 Chronicles 1:20And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,
1 Chronicles 1:23And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3355 (Yoqṭân) mean?
Joktan, an Arabian patriarch
How many times does H3355 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3355 (יׇקְטָן) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Joktan.”
How is Yoqṭân translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3355 is rendered as “Joktan” (6×).
Where does the Hebrew word יׇקְטָן come from?
from H6994 (קָטֹן); he will be made little;